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'Giving them the reins': The Napier cafe putting young teens in charge
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'Giving them the reins': The Napier cafe putting young teens in charge

'You have to take these big risks to see what happens.'

20 Oct 05:00 PM
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On The Up: A trifecta in the Cup - Three Hawke's Bay sisters in Black Sticks Junior World Cup team

Emma, Hannah and Greer Findlay play together in Hawke's Bay, now they're going global.

18 Oct 10:18 PM
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On The Up: They bought a school bus when their boy's route was cancelled, and stumbled into a thriving business

The family’s 22-seater filled fast, prompting them to add two larger coaches.

17 Oct 05:00 PM

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On The Up: The Kiwi women's crew flying our flag on world champs podium
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On The Up: The Kiwi women's crew flying our flag on world champs podium

The crew was runners-up at the women's match racing world championships for a second year.

15 Oct 01:31 AM
'My culture is a strength, not the climax of a joke': Teen finalist in global essay prize
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'My culture is a strength, not the climax of a joke': Teen finalist in global essay prize

Her diversity essay was selected from 63,000 entries, earning her an invitation to London.

14 Oct 11:53 PM
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On the way: Thousands bound for Bay as cruise season opens

14 Oct 05:10 PM
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Rugby injury left Teilah Ferguson blind – and opened a new chapter in life

13 Oct 10:44 PM
On The Up: Marathon coffee making shift raises nearly $20k for dad fighting cancer
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On The Up: Marathon coffee making shift raises nearly $20k for dad fighting cancer

13 Oct 02:45 AM
Zipping along: Tourism firm named Rotorua's top business
New Zealand

Zipping along: Tourism firm named Rotorua's top business

11 Oct 10:01 PM
Honouring 50 years of service: Kamo volunteer marks firefighting milestone
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Honouring 50 years of service: Kamo volunteer marks firefighting milestone

Family travelled from far and wide to help the 83-year-old celebrate his achievement.

10 Oct 11:30 PM
On The Up: Ex-goalie's unexpected path into the world of football
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On The Up: Ex-goalie's unexpected path into the world of football

'There’s going to be opportunities, potentially where you don’t even think that there is.'

10 Oct 09:00 PM
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Why this multi-millionaire is giving 250 first-time house-buyers $100k each
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Why this multi-millionaire is giving 250 first-time house-buyers $100k each

Ben Tomsett sits down with a self-made businessman on why he's giving back.

10 Oct 04:00 PM
From bush to table: Deer hunters recognised for feeding communities
New Zealand

From bush to table: Deer hunters recognised for feeding communities

Hunt for Good has turned 1200 wild deer into 58,000 family meals.

09 Oct 08:16 PM
Napier teen who beat rare cancer giving back to camp that helped him through
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Napier teen who beat rare cancer giving back to camp that helped him through

When Max Weeks was 6, strange back pain turned into a diagnosis no parent wants to hear.

09 Oct 05:00 PM
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On The Up: Hastings couple changing community with free fitness classes
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On The Up: Hastings couple changing community with free fitness classes

'Give me 100 people each session, I want to be challenged,' says Nane Araia.

09 Oct 12:21 AM
On The Up: Weet-Bix, Milo and mana in Tokoroa
New Zealand

On The Up: Weet-Bix, Milo and mana in Tokoroa

Student volunteers serve breakfast to dozens before classes begin each morning.

08 Oct 05:00 AM
‘It’s been pretty crazy’: Teen band’s whirlwind year of gigs and glory
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‘It’s been pretty crazy’: Teen band’s whirlwind year of gigs and glory

The Kerikeri High School band formed only last summer before hitting big stages.

07 Oct 10:00 PM
No longer stuck in the '90s: Renovated youth hub reopens
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No longer stuck in the '90s: Renovated youth hub reopens

The youth-led redesign delivers gaming zones, quiet spaces and wraparound services.

06 Oct 11:06 PM
Job vacancy: How a community is helping choose a future school principal
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Job vacancy: How a community is helping choose a future school principal

Jon Ward is stepping down after six years as Rotorua Lakes High School principal.

05 Oct 11:02 PM
Core blimey: Apple grower's 'TikTok Tuesdays' take off
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Core blimey: Apple grower's 'TikTok Tuesdays' take off

'The real highlight was seeing the good vibes it brought into the team.'

04 Oct 04:00 PM
Farm offers unique animal encounters for kids
New Zealand

Farm offers unique animal encounters for kids

Visitors can cuddle guinea pigs and watch mice, chinchillas, and lizards.

03 Oct 04:00 PM
On The Up: Basketball star turns diabetes battle into strength on and off the court
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On The Up: Basketball star turns diabetes battle into strength on and off the court

Every day, 67 New Zealanders are diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

30 Sep 07:01 PM
No house, no nine-to-five: Hastings physio finds purpose as a volunteer in Africa
New Zealand

No house, no nine-to-five: Hastings physio finds purpose as a volunteer in Africa

She endured malaria, 40°C heat and the sudden loss of her father while abroad.

26 Sep 06:00 PM
Surfer out on a limb: Hawke’s Bay woman won’t miss Lady of the Log
New Zealand

Surfer out on a limb: Hawke’s Bay woman won’t miss Lady of the Log

The annual Lady of the Log surf contest returns to Te Awanga Point next month.

26 Sep 06:00 PM
Practice makes perfect: Flower grower's journey to ideal soil health
New Zealand

Practice makes perfect: Flower grower's journey to ideal soil health

Nicky Brzeska is now keen to share what she has learned about soil with other growers.

26 Sep 05:01 PM
'I didn't care about anything else': Life lessons from an 87-year-old NZ theatre legend
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'I didn't care about anything else': Life lessons from an 87-year-old NZ theatre legend

'I believe you should keep on doing what you love until you can’t do it anymore.'

26 Sep 12:59 AM
‘Most eggs I’ve ever heard of’: Kiwi trust lifts 46 eggs in two nights
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‘Most eggs I’ve ever heard of’: Kiwi trust lifts 46 eggs in two nights

Kiwi conservation project manager hails work of dedicated volunteers.

25 Sep 10:45 PM
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From first swings to big dreams: Juniors share course with golf idols
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From first swings to big dreams: Juniors share course with golf idols

The event drew 11 junior teams and 12 pros despite challenging weather.

25 Sep 12:35 AM
New initiative to address training barriers for rural and Pacific workers
New Zealand

New initiative to address training barriers for rural and Pacific workers

Project Fetu is launched as primary industry manufacturers in regional areas downsize.

23 Sep 04:00 AM
How this forestry boss helped change the future for NZ falcons
New Zealand

How this forestry boss helped change the future for NZ falcons

Colin Maunder led Timberlands to adopt falcon-friendly forestry practices.

23 Sep 03:29 AM
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On The Up: Harvard student aims to harness energy, football
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On The Up: Harvard student aims to harness energy, football

David Grey was chosen for Harvard from more than 50,000 applicants.

22 Sep 06:00 PM
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Teen whose act of kindness went viral gets job offer, gifts, donations
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Teen whose act of kindness went viral gets job offer, gifts, donations

'What goes around comes around,' said one donor.

22 Sep 05:00 AM
The unlikely game helping neurodiverse kids build focus, friendships and confidence
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The unlikely game helping neurodiverse kids build focus, friendships and confidence

One mum says the positive impacts on her neurodiverse son have been 'mind-blowing'.

22 Sep 04:00 AM
On The Up: The historic Kiwi archer with huge ambitions
Sport

On The Up: The historic Kiwi archer with huge ambitions

Hector McNeilly took silver at the World Youth Champs and is a content creator on YouTube.

22 Sep 12:06 AM
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